They can all work at different times, imo.Good luck finding your own method.Rich Awesome insight Rich,This is the same track I've been researching, thanks for the post to reiterate that there are others other there  on this same path:- the balance between cash flow, tax shield from depreciation, and projections to figure out how to net "0," on paper or as close to it as possible- building up the passive activity loss bucket in anticipation of properties or other income producing activities that have income that exceed expenses and depreciation so I can keep the net "0," balance for tax shield purposes- use of entities, revocable and non revocable trusts, and Life insurance to exit life with no estate tax, fund trusts with perpetual income and asset growth by auto/default design to perpetuate indefinitely into future generations

They are against me and I want to fire them and take over all the final paper work of the move-out and security deposit.

The first contractor he signed a paper stating that he was responsible.

Honestly, judging by the price and market rent, this class of rentals will look a lot better on paper than in actuality.

It is all about processes and procedures immaterial if you are using QuickBooks or paper/pencil.

Clean and new, in a sensible layout is impressive enough, I'm not sure if the ROI merits plumbing to an island, or moving a window.

The ultimate goal is to come up with a spreadsheet that I can load on an ipad and edit as I go but for now I am sticking with a pad and paper.

I’m new to both and from what I can tell so far SU does not have a way to do blueprints unless I subscribe to Layout so I downloaded Draftsite.

@Stephanie Dupuis hit it right on the nail, legally your offer is dead unless you have an AOS (agreement or sale) or whatever term you want to use for it, that states otherwise.However, it doesn't sound like you used any paper work.

and remember...talk to REAL people and do your homework before investing in Trenton. don't get fooled by a smile..and yes yes yes just so you can sign the papers and then get trapped.Thanks all.